Christian African Relief Trust
Analysis
Christian African Relief Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huddersfield. It was registered in July 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Christian African Relief Trust reported income of £94k and spending of £126k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £132k to £94k (-28%), an average of -8.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Christian African Relief Trust sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Braille Chess Association (£94k), Solent Youth Action (£94k) and Colton Hills School Fund (£94k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Christian Africa Relief Trust is a charity which provides goods to the people of Africa, free of charge, in order to make a positive difference to their lives. The goods are distributed regardless of caste or creed. We also sponsor and encourage self-help and developmental projects in education, medicine, agriculture and vocational training.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Braille Chess Association | Leicester | £94k |
| Solent Youth Action | Eastleigh | £94k |
| Colton Hills School Fund | Wolverhampton | £94k |
| Jackmans Community Association | Letchworth Garden City | £94k |